OMMR – On Machine Measurement and Reporting

Context

As it stands, automation has moved onto the manufacturing floor, but typically in the area of lights out manufacturing to maximise the OEE of expensive equipment or to remove tasks that are not operator friendly. One of the areas that is yet to take advantage of automation within machining companies is that of the Quality Operations. Most CNC machines in the market place are already fitted with on machine probes but these are mainly used for part datamining and not part inspection. By understanding the requirements and limitations of on machine probing, companies can look to leverage existing technology to reduce constraints around part inspection

Aim

• Understand the requirements to having a machine tool probe conduct part inspection
• Develop a stable process of verifying and calibrating machine probing system
• Develop a system of extracting the measurements from the machine controller and report
• Disseminate the findings to industry to industry to make their own process improvements

Partners

• DPF Precision Engineering
• Dawnlough Precision Engineering